Kintobor

I stand by just leaving it as it is. A price hike would only further the gab between heroes than help bring the two closer.

"We are not members of House Shadeux, but your claim is similar to one the Hinckwells claimed: their explosives were stolen. So who did you purchase your explosives from? And just who are your employers?" Karie crossed her arms in discontent. This Golden-Eyed Enforcer was a rather brutish bloke, not to mention loud and rude. It appeared as if the plot was thickening....

Looking at the sword in Sassina's hands, Avalanche finds no blood on the blade. It's gripped firmly in his hands. Investigating the stack of documents, Avalanche can deduce they're stock intake, showing what's been purchased and stored in the armoury for the past several years. As the group continues to investigate the scene, a loud thud emits from the area near the door. The group turns to find Purpearl fast asleep on the ground. The wine was most definitely spiked. "Well, that solves the sleeping agent issue, even if the test was a little crude. Will someone wake her up and make sure she's okay, please?" Bottle of Falana Wine- A bottle of Charisian wine. The cork has been taken off. A sleeping agent was slipped inside. -The Party- Avalanche (Dragonfire) 29 years old male yeti Barbarian Level 1 Power: 4 (1+3) Health: 8/8 Gold: 3 Equipment: Earthshaker (WP:3) Inventory: Potion, Bottle of Mead, Smoke Bomb, Venom Purpearl Berthadhiell (Purpearljellyblob) *Fast Asleep* 180 Years Old Female Elven Mage Level 1 Power: 4 (1+3) Health: 5/5 (5) Ether: 5/5 (5) Gold: 5 Equipment: Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3) Inventory: Ruby (Fire), Potion, Bedroll Heckz Brutenhal,The Ghostbuster (Eric-Su) 32 year old male Mage. Level 13 1/2 *Immune to Sealed* Power: 22 (13+9) (Spellpower: 27 (13+9+5)) Defense: 3 Health: 17/17 (5+12) Ether: 23/23 (5+12+1+5) Gold: 39 Equipment: Rawr (WP:9), Spellbound Gloves (Spellpower +5, handwear) Robe Of The Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether + 5, Immune to Sealed Inventory: Rat Scepter (WP:3, 4x damage to enemies named “rat”; wand), Pitchfork of Abomination (WP:1, pierces all defenses including SP but breaks after one use; suitable to all classes), Opal (Ice), Garnet (Earth), Amethyst (Darkness), Health Core, Tonic, Grand Tonic, Grand Potion x2, Ether Core, Remedy x2, Elixir, Smelling Salts, Mead, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Shovel, Bone x2, Crystal Ball (worth 50 gold/100 gold at magic shops) Arasmyth RuGard (played by Kadabra) *Party Leader* 214 Year Old Elven Evoker Level 15.5 Power: 24 (15+9) Defense: 3 Health: 22/22 Ether: 20/20 Gold: 82 Equipment: Suume (Bow, WP:8 9, Wind and Lightning Elemental), Robe of the Elven Warlock (SP:3), Ranger's Quiver (WP+1 to bows/crossbows), Murderer's Dagger (WP:4, dagger. Stolen from the crime scene, no longer considered evidence unless returned) Artefacts: Gemstones: Topaz Scrolls: Scroll of Sealing Consumables: Potion, Grand Tonic, Smoke Bomb, Water Bomb Summon: Sera, Angel of Wrath (Lightning elemental)

Festivals are another way to throw in massive amounts of NPC's. I've actually been really tempted to have a quest revolve around a festival and throw in as many NPC's as I can.

Karie notices the strange man walk in, his absurdly huge sword wavering in some man's face: said man sitting next to Thothwick and Dyric. Karie takes another sip of her drink, Hershey sliding down her back and go off into a corner to encourage from the sidelines. Karie was slightly intimidated by this man. She didn't know why, but something about him made her uneasy. However, if she was going to get this man out of here alive... "I beg pardon, but could you perhaps lower your voice. People are trying to sleep upstairs."

"I see." Karie takes a sip of her hurricane, merely a sip as to not induce the drunken wrath of the drink. Hershey looks over Morta with a look of disinterest. She had a look of boredom as she groomed her paw, trying to clean her head. "What sort of profession are you and Marcellus in? Witchcraft, obviously, but what do you do with your powers?"

Investigating the areas around the Marcus and Connor, Purpearl finds yet another two Murky Pearls. Other than that, the only thing she finds is more blood. Investigating Marcus's sword, Purpearl finds that he's gripped onto it firmly. The sword has the same Hinckwell Insignia as all the other swords do on it's hilt, but other than that, there's nothing particularly special about it. Sifting about the chairs and stools, Purpearl finds, yet again, a Murky Pearl. The notices on the wall appear to be a condensed Code of Conduct, and a map of Uland. Looking at the crates lid, Purpearl doesn't find any signs that it would have been stood on. Purpearl readies her pride as she takes a swig of the liquid pride. Swishing it in her mouth, it goes down fine, but leaves a funny after taste. She seems fine for now. Murky Pearl x5- A Murky Pearl bead. There's a hole drilled into it. Five have been found in the front room. Sassina's Sword- Found clutched tightly in Sassina's hands. It's a standard Hinckell issue blade Code of Conduct- "All guards will be prompt in their arrival to their position. All guards will be dutiful, and listen to their superiors. All guards will act politely, and courteously to others, whether they be commoners, or noblemen. All guards will have their uniform and weapon spotless and clean. All guards will be alert and sober, no matter the hour. All guards will capture and report any individuals who they deem suspicious. If any of these codes are broken, the penalty is dismal from the guard." Map of Uland- a map showing off Uland's towns and roads. -The Party- Avalanche (Dragonfire) 29 years old male yeti Barbarian Level 1 Power: 4 (1+3) Health: 8/8 Gold: 3 Equipment: Earthshaker (WP:3) Inventory: Potion, Bottle of Mead, Smoke Bomb, Venom Purpearl Berthadhiell (Purpearljellyblob) 180 Years Old Female Elven Mage Level 1 Power: 4 (1+3) Health: 5/5 (5) Ether: 5/5 (5) Gold: 5 Equipment: Crimson Arcanon (Wand WP:3) Inventory: Ruby (Fire), Potion, Bedroll Heckz Brutenhal,The Ghostbuster (Eric-Su) 32 year old male Mage. Level 13 1/2 *Immune to Sealed* Power: 22 (13+9) (Spellpower: 27 (13+9+5)) Defense: 3 Health: 17/17 (5+12) Ether: 23/23 (5+12+1+5) Gold: 39 Equipment: Rawr (WP:9), Spellbound Gloves (Spellpower +5, handwear) Robe Of The Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether + 5, Immune to Sealed Inventory: Rat Scepter (WP:3, 4x damage to enemies named “rat”; wand), Pitchfork of Abomination (WP:1, pierces all defenses including SP but breaks after one use; suitable to all classes), Opal (Ice), Garnet (Earth), Amethyst (Darkness), Health Core, Tonic, Grand Tonic, Grand Potion x2, Ether Core, Remedy x2, Elixir, Smelling Salts, Mead, Phoenix Essence, Bedroll, Shovel, Bone x2, Crystal Ball (worth 50 gold/100 gold at magic shops) Arasmyth RuGard (played by Kadabra) *Party Leader* 214 Year Old Elven Evoker Level 15.5 Power: 24 (15+9) Defense: 3 Health: 22/22 Ether: 20/20 Gold: 82 Equipment: Suume (Bow, WP:8 9, Wind and Lightning Elemental), Robe of the Elven Warlock (SP:3), Ranger's Quiver (WP+1 to bows/crossbows), Murderer's Dagger (WP:4, dagger. Stolen from the crime scene, no longer considered evidence unless returned) Artefacts: Gemstones: Topaz Scrolls: Scroll of Sealing Consumables: Potion, Grand Tonic, Smoke Bomb, Water Bomb Summon: Sera, Angel of Wrath (Lightning elemental)

"The world's been good to me, surprisingly. Yourself?" Karie shakes Morta's hand, more than a little curious about her title and her gremlin associate. "What brings you guys out this way? Business of some sorts I assume?"

Karie watches as the warrior priest and the general settle down for the night. Karie begins to ponder about Ennoc and other things. "Mreoow. <Well he seemed nice.>" She notices the other individual, a blondie, sitting down as well. She shuffles her chair over to the individual. "Hey, what's going on? Care for a chat?"

"Suicide seems likely, but the issue still remains how he burnt himself afterwards. I highly doubt he had a flammable in his pocket. He'd also have to jump in order for the noose to effectively work." Having given Arasmyth some advice, Paolo moves into and looks about the armoury.

OOC: The Murky Pearls are classified as evidence. As well, before we carry on, smashing the bottle will effectively destroy it, therefore removing it as evidence. Any evidence destroyed or removed cannot be used to counter act witness or suspect testimonies. Are you sure you wish to destroy the bottle? Looking about Rick's Corpse, Avalanche only finds a small pool of blood.

Arasmyth examines the torches on the wall, being careful not to disturb them. It appears as if they haven't been touched recently, as a few cobwebs connect between the torch and the wall. Checking over the body again, Arasmyth notices some sort of substances hardened onto St. Germain's charred skeleton, a silvery black with red glistens, although not tar. It gives of a distinct odor. Substance on St. Germain's Skeleton- A hardened, silvery black substance with the occasional hint of red found on St. Germain's corpse. Looking over the pearl, Purpearl notices a small hole drilled into it. "Ah, no, they lot of them have been allowed to leave. We quickly ruled them as suspects, since they found the bodies that morning, and their alibis match up. They claimed to have smelt St. Germain's corpse, and then forcibly bust the door in when they received no response. As for time of death, somewhere between nine thirty, and ten thirty, which makes sense if your train of thought is that the kitchen girl, Abigail, is the killer, since she left the villa at ten." Murky Pearl- A Murky Pearl bead. There's a hole drilled into it. OOC: No problem. So long as you do update you'll be fine. Lifting the table up, avalanche finds a cork, most likely from the bottle of Falana Wine. It had a very distinct smell similar to the wine, but the sour odor that emitted from the bottle didn't seem to be on the cork. Putting the table back down, Avalanche investigates Rick's body. A violent gash spreads across his neck, seeming done hastily. In his right hand, the goblet he drank the wine out of lays limply in his palm, some of the wine having spilt on the floor. What Avalanche thought was a chest was actually a small bench, crafted out of quality wood. However, sifting around Rick's body, Avalanche finds a small black bead with a murky substance inside. A small hole is drilled into it. Cork- The Cork that came off of the bottle of Falana Wine. Unlike the wine though, there's no funny smell coming from the cork. Murky Pearl x2- A Murky Pearl bead. There's a hole drilled into it. Two have been found in the front room.

Very nifty, Flare! Please, share your secrets to us! I really need to add Hershey to my stats.

"A garrote? Hmm... it's an interesting idea, nonetheless... you're presuming magic was involve. In that case, we have a homicidal magic user on the loose, and that's the last thing I want to inform Lilith. It's a sound thesis, if not a little outlandish. I'd look into ways the body could have ignited, personally."

Oh, how I love me some red herrings!

Paolo listens intently, shaking his head in affirmation. "A reliable, and sound thesis, I wouldn't call it out of the realm of possibility. However, it relies on a few things, some of which don't add up. The door for one, would need to be locked with a key. Second, if St. Germain was ignited after being hanged, he'd have to have been hanged in the first place." Looking up, the rafters appear to have no fire damage, and the door leading into the gatehouse is locked with two separate locks, a deadbolt and a chain. "See where I'm getting at?"

Looks good!

Purpearl investigates the basket beside the chest. Looking inside, she notices a few crumbs lying about inside. However one thing seems out of place. Purpearl picks up a small, yet peculiar black round object, no bigger than a mouse's eye. It swirls about inside, it's murky qualities making it attractive to the eye. Woven Basket- An intricately woven basket, in which the food was most likely stored. Murky Pearl- A Murky Pearl bead. Arasmyth pilfers through the storeroom, looking for anything that could be considered evidence. Inside the crate sits a few shields with the Hinckwell insignia on it. The armour is in pristine condition, almost polished to the point Arasmyth can see his own reflection in it. Looking about the weapons rack, Arsamyth finds nothing out of place, no blood on the weapons, and none missing. Inside the chest lay a stack of papers, all bundled together with a piece of string. As Arasmyth finishes up, he looks over St. Germain's charred corpse. Removing the armour, Arasmyth notices nothing special about, it's just a plain old breastplate. Examining the corpse, Arasmyth finds a rope wrapped around his neck into a quick and dirty noose. Crate- A sturdy wooden crate found in the storeroom. Inside are shields with the Hinckwell insignia. Weapon's Rack (Swords)- A rack holding a few swords. Weapon's Rack (Spears)- A rack holding a row of spears. Documents- Papers, all neatly tied together by a piece of string Rope around Alan's neck- A piece of rope that was tied around Alan's neck. The rope appears to be snapped off at the end. Sutis of Armour- Two glistening pairs of armour. Both have the Hinckwell insignia on their breastplates. Arasmyth yoinks the dagger out of Sassina's back, effectively removing it as evidence. Murderer's Dagger- WP: 4, dagger. Lt. Paolo emerges behind Arasmyth, wiping his face with a napkin. "Hmm... sounds like a thesis. Care to explain how you think the deed was done?" NOTE: If an item is removed from evidence, it cannot be used to prove the reliability of an accusation.

Arasmyth checks the window, examining it thoroughly. The window don't appear to open at all, and there's no cracks in it. It's only imperfection is the small patches of dust and a small spiders web in the corner. Arasmyth then opens the door to the back room, only to stop momentarily as the stench of burnt flesh hits his nose. Alan St. Germain's burnt corpse lays next to a crate. It appears the room was used as an armoury. The floor looks more torn up, most likely due to age and neglect of the building. Heckz looks through the chest and the closed barrel. Inside the chest lay a few discarded pieces of dirty garments with the Hinckwell insignia on it. The barrel holds a bunch of apples, many of which look good enough to eat. Barrel (Produce)- A lone barrel storing apples as well as Pewd's worst enemies. Chest- This chest holds various dirty clothes in it, each with the Hinckwell insignia. After checking Avalance over for a potential zipper, Arasmyth examines the dagger to see if it was worth stealing from the scene of a crime. Due to being in the back of a dead guy though, Arasmyth couldn't tell how effective the dagger was. Falner waddle over to the body and examines it with Arasmyth. "Anything of interest, laddie?" OOC: I couldn't resist, I'm sorry! I'm going to Furry hell for this!

All in good gender swap fun, I'd say! Karie was going to sort of go down this route, but she's got a paragon now.

Kayla? Yeah, and I'm the demon. The score's already Karie: 1, Paladins: 0, so best of luck there.

... Maybe. You won't see her again though. Chronologically, this takes place the day before 81 and 84, so it gives Karie enough time to show up for that two second, silent cameo. She won't be showing up again, though. That males you a terrible person. I know, but how am I supposed to show a minifig's neck slit and a bludgeon to the cranium with Lego? At least I got the knife in the back. I knows, Pala.

*ahem* Masson in Syndicate purple, Octavyn in casual, and Karie in Syndicate blue. Who's fake again?

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" Who says you can't downgrade Masson? Not in anyway that involves sexual interests though.